Diagnose, Prevent & Manage Temporomandibular Disorders
Accredited, Online CE Courses for Dental, Medical, All Healthcare Providers
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Developed by a team of world-leading dental specialists in TMD and Orofacial Pain, to meet the guidelines of the Commission of Dental Accreditation; the National Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine; and the American Academy of Orofacial Pain, this new curriculum meets industry requirements for U.S. and Canadian dentists.
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Full Course Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD): Understanding Diagnosis, Prevention & Management
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Core Course
Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD): Understanding Diagnosis, Prevention & Management
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Course Reviews
“Excellent course with every lesson reinforcing the idea that holistic understanding of all patients in the profession of Dentistry is very important and can lead to innovative solutions for patients in TMD pain.”
“Each module of this course has added another layer to my understanding of how to help my patients with temporomandibular disorders, enabling me to care for them with evidence-based clarity and precision.”
“I thoroughly enjoyed this course. I was provided with a broader understanding of TMD and orofacial pain. I will transform my approach to patient care with more effective care, empathy, and knowledge.”
“This course has taught me that addressing TMD and orofacial pain conditions requires a multidisciplinary approach, inspiring me to think beyond conventional occlusal treatment.”
James Fricton, DDS, MS
Professor Emeritus, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry Pain Specialist, Minnesota Head and Neck Pain Clinic
Dr. Fricton combines academic dentistry experience with clinical pain management experience. As a leader in Monarch Learning’s curriculum development, he brings an understanding of the challenges involved in recognizing and managing TMD and orofacial pain.
Dr. Friction earned his DDS degree from the University of Iowa and completed postgraduate training in anesthesiology and pain management, along with a master’s degree in oral biology, at the University of California, Los Angeles. At the University of Minnesota, he helped establish an interdisciplinary pain clinic and a postgraduate training program in TMD and orofacial pain.
A past president of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain and the American Board of Orofacial Pain, Dr. Fricton received the Academy’s Lifetime Achievement Award. He also chaired the committee and authored the application supporting recognition of orofacial pain as a dental specialty. His contributions to clinical guidelines and professional education inform Monarch Learning’s emphasis on evidence-based treatment, patient self-care, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
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Robert Hasel, DDS
Associate Dean Emeritus, College of Dental Medicine, Western University of Health Sciences
Dr. Hasel brings experience in dental education and restorative innovation to Monarch Learning. His patented work on flowable composite transformed the clinical process for delivering restorative material by using a syringe and needle-based system to enable precise placement within a prepared tooth.
From 2012 to 2018, Dr. Hasel served as Associate Dean for Simulation, Immersion, and Digital Learning at Western University of Health Sciences. In his academic career, he helped start two new dental schools at Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health and Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine, and served as a visiting scholar at Stanford University School of Medicine, Division of Clinical Anatomy.
Dr. Hasel’s work in dental education includes publications and presentations on virtual simulation, adaptive learning, and hybrid curricula. He is a contributing author of the TMD curriculum used in dental education and has contributed to the standards used for teaching TMD in dental schools.
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